1888 – 1965
Frank Schryver was Western Australia’s first Olympian. He swam in the heats of the 200 and 400 metres breaststroke at Stockholm 1912. He served in World War 1, including at Gallipoli. By the war’s end he had been was decorated with the Military Medal and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Schryver also served in World War II.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.